Recommendation CC.34
Recommendation Status: Expand
Increase the number of neighborhoods that have access to essential amenities, jobs, goods, services and parks within a comfortable and safe walk, bike, or transit trip.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Responsible
Growth
Inclusive
Economies
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Equity Considerations
Improved public health outcomes.
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Sustainability Considerations
Promotes multi-modal transportation systems and opportunities for active transportation.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Municipalities
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Private Developers
Local Businesses
Community Organizations
Great Rivers Greenway
Metro Transit
Public Safety Agencies
Healthcare and Educational Organizations
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
EWGCOG funding
Great Street Program
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding (FHWA)
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Quality of Life
LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design;
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Conduct community walkability / biking audits and educational programs. Implement demonstration projects.